Brands
Coca-Cola Appoints a Latin American as its Global CEO for the First Time
Coca-Cola appoints Henrique Braun as CEO starting March 31, 2026, succeeding James Quincey, who becomes Executive Chairman after nine years leading the company.
Startups
Tess AI Raises US$5M to scale Autonomous Agents and Expand to Silicon Valley
Tess AI raises US$5M and moves to Silicon Valley to scale its autonomous agents platform and disrupt SaaS with task-based AI.
Startups
Mova Raises US$2M to Scale EV Charging and Mobility Data Infrastructure in Brazil
Mova raises US$2M to expand its EV charging network and blockchain-based mobility data platform across Brazil, targeting 1M users.
Events & Conferences
ALAS Joins Forces with Web Summit to Position Brazil as Latin America’s Innovation Hub
ALAS partners with Web Summit Rio 2026 to bring the largest Latin American startup delegation and boost regional innovation.
Artificial Intelligence
Maggu Secures US$4.4M Led by DGF Investimentos, to Expand AI in Pharmacy Retail
Maggu raises US$4.4M to scale its AI copilot for pharmacies, targeting 30,000 locations and expanding across Brazil and Latin America.
Startups
Azos Secures US$25M Led by Kaszek to Expand Insurance Operations in Brazil
Azos raises US$25M Series C to scale AI in insurance, expand operations, and strengthen its position in Brazil’s growing insurtech market.
Latam
Oxus Finance Raises US$2.4M To Simplify International Payments Using Stablecoins
Brazilian fintech Oxus Finance raised US$2.4M to develop an aggregator combining stablecoins and SWIFT, helping companies find the fastest and cheapest route for international payments.
Startups
Celero Secures US$ 2.9M Series A led by Headline & Visa to Expand Fintech Infrastructure
Celero raises US$ 2.9M in an ongoing Series A round led by Headline with participation from Visa to expand its data infrastructure for financial institutions and SMEs across Latin America.
Startups
DolarApp Rebrands as ARQ After Securing US$70 M From Sequoia and Founders Fund
DolarApp rebrands as ARQ after reaching 2 million users, expanding from cross-border payments into a full financial platform offering investment, credit, and global spending tools.
Latam
Latam VC Report 2026: Exits Surge and Stronger VC Ecosystems in Chile, Uruguay and Brazil
Latam VC Report 2026 reveals a rebound in venture capital investment, rising exits and a shift toward larger rounds and fewer startups.
Startups
Comp raised US$17.5M in a Series A led by Khosla Ventures, marking the fund’s first investment in Brazil
Comp raises US$17.5M Series A led by Khosla Ventures to expand its AI-powered HRtech platform and enter the U.S. market.
Brands
COFIDE Strengthens Capital Markets with First Commitment to SURA–Credicorp Infrastructure Fund
COFIDE commits up to US$ 6.5M to FIP Infraestructura II, launching its US$ 100M program to deepen Peru’s capital markets.